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2023 Patriot Boost 9R / Slash / Pro RMK Khaos Owner’s Manual

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i 2023 Patriot Boost / Matryx Slash / RMK Owner’s Manual
ii Welcome
iii Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1.1: Important Notes for Owners and Drivers
- 1.1.2: Preservation of the Environment
  - 1.1.2.1: Noise Level
  - 1.1.2.2: Air Pollution
- 1.1.3: Vehicle Identification Numbers
  - 1.1.3.1: Engine Serial Number
  - 1.1.3.2: Key Identification
- 1.1.4: Radio Compliance Statements
- 1.1.5: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
Chapter 2: Safety
- 2.2.1: Operator Safety
  - 2.2.1.1: Stay Clear of Track
  - 2.2.1.2: Stay Clear of Engine
  - 2.2.1.3: Riding Position
  - 2.2.1.4: Rider Capacity
  - 2.2.1.5: Riding Apparel
    - 2.2.1.5.1: Helmet
    - 2.2.1.5.2: Eye Protection
    - 2.2.1.5.3: Clothing
  - 2.2.1.6: Survival Preparation
  - 2.2.1.7: Excessive Speed
  - 2.2.1.8: Driver Awareness
  - 2.2.1.9: Disabled Operators
  - 2.2.1.10: Mountainous Terrain Riding
    - 2.2.1.10.1: Get the Safety Gear
    - 2.2.1.10.2: Get to Know Your Safety Gear
    - 2.2.1.10.3: Get the Picture
    - 2.2.1.10.4: Get Out of Harm’s Way
    - 2.2.1.10.5: Get to Know Your Mountain Snowmobile
    - 2.2.1.10.6: Get the Forecast
    - 2.2.1.10.7: Get Avalanche Safety Training
    - 2.2.1.10.8: Avalanche Awareness
  - 2.2.1.11: Ice and Snow Build-up
  - 2.2.1.12: Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  - 2.2.1.13: Inadequate Snow Conditions
  - 2.2.1.14: Operating in Deep Snow
  - 2.2.1.15: Driving Downhill
  - 2.2.1.16: Driving in Hilly Terrain
  - 2.2.1.17: Drive Belt
  - 2.2.1.18: Intake Silencer
  - 2.2.1.19: Clutches
  - 2.2.1.20: Cold Weather Drive-Away
  - 2.2.1.21: Maneuverability
  - 2.2.1.22: Driving Responsibly
  - 2.2.1.23: Windchill/Temperature Charts
    - 2.2.1.23.1: Windchill Chart (°F)
    - 2.2.1.23.2: Windchill Chart (°C)
- 2.2.2: Safety Labels and Locations
  - 2.2.2.1: PRO RMK
    RMK KHAOS
    - 2.2.2.1.1: Clutch Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.2: General Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.3: Hot Surface Caution
    - 2.2.2.1.4: Moving Parts Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.5: Fuel Transport Warning
Chapter 3: Features
- 3.3.1: Component Locations
- 3.3.2: Patriot Boost System Components
  (If Equipped)
- 3.3.3: Ignition Switch
- 3.3.4: Adjustable Headlight
- 3.3.5: Tools
- 3.3.6: QUICKDRIVE
- 3.3.7: Cargo Storage
- 3.3.8: Rail Scratchers
- 3.3.9: Accessories
- 3.3.10: Detonation Elimination Technology (DET)
- 3.3.11: Oil Pump Failure Protection
- 3.3.12: Extended Idle Engine Shutoff
- 3.3.13: Security System (Ignition Lock System)
Chapter 4: Gauge
- 4.4.1: Standard Instrument Cluster
  - 4.4.1.1: Indicator Lamps
  - 4.4.1.2: Rider Information Center
    - 4.4.1.2.1: Information Display Area
    - 4.4.1.2.2: Speed Display Area
    - 4.4.1.2.3: Fuel Gauge
    - 4.4.1.2.4: Odometer/Engine Hour Display Area
    - 4.4.1.2.5: Playback Function
    - 4.4.1.2.6: Standard/Metric Display
  - 4.4.1.3: Security System (Ignition Lock System)
    - 4.4.1.3.1: First Time Use of Your Security System
    - 4.4.1.3.2: Locking System With Personal Security Code
    - 4.4.1.3.3: Unlocking System With Personal Security Code
    - 4.4.1.3.4: Changing to a New Security Code
    - 4.4.1.3.5: Security System Access Quick Reference
  - 4.4.1.4: Diagnostic Display Mode
- 4.4.2: Fuel Type Selection
- 4.4.3: Heated Grips
- 4.4.4: Engine Overheat Indicator
  - 4.4.4.1: Flashing Indicator
  - 4.4.4.2: Engine-Cooling Actions
Chapter 5: Ride Command Display
- 5.5.1: Overview
  - 5.5.1.1: Before You Drive
    - 5.5.1.1.1: Speed Limitation
  - 5.5.1.2: Device Operating Requirements
- 5.5.2: Ride Command Buttons
- 5.5.3: Gauge Screen
  - 5.5.3.1: Configure Gauge Screen
  - 5.5.3.2: Gauge View Mode
- 5.5.4: Icon Bar
- 5.5.5: Badge Panel
  - 5.5.5.1: App Tray
  - 5.5.5.2: Controls Tab
    - 5.5.5.2.1: Display Mode
    - 5.5.5.2.2: Display Brightness
    - 5.5.5.2.3: Fuel Setting
    - 5.5.5.2.4: Lock Vehicle Button
  - 5.5.5.3: Notifications Tab
  - 5.5.5.4: Engine Overheat Indicator
  - 5.5.5.5: Warning Features
- 5.5.6: All Settings
  - 5.5.6.1: Information
  - 5.5.6.2: General
  - 5.5.6.3: Time
  - 5.5.6.4: Vehicle
- 5.5.7: Pin Activated Security System (P.A.S.S.) (if equipped)
- 5.5.8: Audio Screen
- 5.5.9: Phone Screen
- 5.5.10: Map Screen
  - 5.5.10.1: Zoom
  - 5.5.10.2: Map Orientation
  - 5.5.10.3: Points of Interest (POI)
  - 5.5.10.4: Snap to Trail
- 5.5.11: Group Ride (WHERE AUTHORIZED)
  - 5.5.11.1: Creating a Ride Group
  - 5.5.11.2: Joining a Ride Group
- 5.5.12: Display Maintenance
  - 5.5.12.1: Care and Maintenance
  - 5.5.12.2: Create Account
  - 5.5.12.3: Software & Map Updates
    - 5.5.12.3.1: Over-the-Air (if equipped)
    - 5.5.12.3.2: USB Drive
    - 5.5.12.3.3: USB Hardware
Chapter 6: The Perfect Fit
- 6.6.1: Suspension Quick Set-Up Guide
  - 6.6.1.1: Shock Locations
  - 6.6.1.2: Shock Compression Damping
- 6.6.2: Independent Front Suspension (IFS)
  - 6.6.2.1: IFS Shock Adjustments
- 6.6.3: Rear Suspension
  - 6.6.3.1: Front Track Shock Settings
  - 6.6.3.2: Rear Track Shock Settings
- 6.6.4: Handlebar Component Alignment
  - 6.6.4.1: Brake Master Cylinder Alignment
  - 6.6.4.2: Throttle Block Alignment
  - 6.6.4.3: PERC Button Alignment
  - 6.6.4.4: Engine Stop Switch Alignment
  - 6.6.4.5: Handlebar Hook Alignment
  - 6.6.4.6: Handlebar Angle Adjustment
- 6.6.5: Carbide Skags
- 6.6.6: Toe Hold Position Adjustment
Chapter 7: Pre-Ride Inspections
- 7.7.1: Pre-Ride Checklist
- 7.7.2: Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
- 7.7.3: Before Starting the Engine
  - 7.7.3.1: Read and Understand Your Owner's Manual
  - 7.7.3.2: Steering System
  - 7.7.3.3: Throttle Lever
  - 7.7.3.4: Throttle Safety Switch
  - 7.7.3.5: Brakes
    - 7.7.3.5.1: Parking Brake Lever Lock
    - 7.7.3.5.2: Brake Lever Travel
    - 7.7.3.5.3: Lever Feel
  - 7.7.3.6: Parking Brake Lever Lock
  - 7.7.3.7: Track
  - 7.7.3.8: Hood and Side Panel Fasteners
  - 7.7.3.9: Recoil Rope
- 7.7.4: Start the Engine and Check
  - 7.7.4.1: Engine Stop Switch
  - 7.7.4.2: Ignition Switch
  - 7.7.4.3: Tether Switch
  - 7.7.4.4: Lighting
  - 7.7.4.5: Operating Area
Chapter 8: Operation
- 8.8.1: Starting the Engine
  - 8.8.1.1: Restarting the Engine
- 8.8.2: Break-In Period
  - 8.8.2.1: Engine Break-In
  - 8.8.2.2: Automatic Engine Break-In Timers
  - 8.8.2.3: Oil Injection System
  - 8.8.2.4: Drive Belt Break-In
  - 8.8.2.5: QUICKDRIVE Belt Break-In
  - 8.8.2.6: Track Break-In
- 8.8.3: Track Warm-Up
- 8.8.4: Slide Rail and Track Cooling
- 8.8.5: Rail Scratchers
- 8.8.6: Deep Lug Track Operation
- 8.8.7: Fuel
  - 8.8.7.1: Fuel Recommendation
  - 8.8.7.2: Fuel System Deicers
- 8.8.8: Oil
  - 8.8.8.1: Oil Recommendation
  - 8.8.8.2: Low Oil Level
- 8.8.9: Engine Stop Switch
- 8.8.10: Throttle Safety Switch
- 8.8.11: Throttle Lever
- 8.8.12: Vehicle Control System
- 8.8.13: POLARIS Electronic Reverse Control (PERC)
  - 8.8.13.1: Engaging Reverse
  - 8.8.13.2: Disengaging Reverse
- 8.8.14: Emergency Stopping
- 8.8.15: Daily Storage
- 8.8.16: Towing
Chapter 9: Emissions Control Systems
- 9.9.1: Emission Control Information
  - 9.9.1.1: Emission Control Label
  - 9.9.1.2: Emission Control Maintenance Requirements
  - 9.9.1.3: Owner's Responsibilities
  - 9.9.1.4: Non-ionizing Radiation
Chapter 10: Maintenance
- 10.10.1: POLARIS Recommended Maintenance Program
- 10.10.2: Pre-Season Maintenance
- 10.10.3: Polaris Maintenance Schedule
- 10.10.4: Hood/Side Panel
- 10.10.5: Lubrication
  - 10.10.5.1: Rear Suspension Lubrication
- 10.10.6: Spark Plugs
  - 10.10.6.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
  - 10.10.6.2: Spark Plug Inspection
  - 10.10.6.3: Spark Plug Condition
- 10.10.7: Intake Filters
- 10.10.8: Fuel Pump
- 10.10.9: Fuel Filter / Fuel Lines
- 10.10.10: Cooling System
  - 10.10.10.1: Coolant
  - 10.10.10.2: Coolant Level
  - 10.10.10.3: Flushing the Cooling System
  - 10.10.10.4: Bleeding the Cooling System
- 10.10.11: Exhaust System
- 10.10.12: Electronic Variable Exhaust System (E-VES) Maintenance
- 10.10.13: Quickdrive
  - 10.10.13.1: QUICKDRIVE Belt Condition
- 10.10.14: Brakes
  - 10.10.14.1: Hydraulic Brake Inspection
  - 10.10.14.2: Brake Components
  - 10.10.14.3: Excessive Lever Travel
  - 10.10.14.4: Brake Fluid
  - 10.10.14.5: Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System
- 10.10.15: Lights
- 10.10.16: Fuse Replacement
- 10.10.17: Constant Power Fuse
- 10.10.18: Load Center
  - 10.10.18.1: Load Center Details
- 10.10.19: Clutch System
  - 10.10.19.1: Clutch Alignment Offset
  - 10.10.19.2: Drive Belt Condition
  - 10.10.19.3: Drive Belt Deflection Adjustment
    (Patriot 650/850 Models)
  - 10.10.19.4: Drive Belt Removal
  - 10.10.19.5: Drive Belt Installation
- 10.10.20: Track Maintenance
  - 10.10.20.1: Track Inspection
  - 10.10.20.2: Track Lubrication
  - 10.10.20.3: Track Tension
  - 10.10.20.4: Track Alignment
- 10.10.21: Steering System
  - 10.10.21.1: Front Suspension Inspection
  - 10.10.21.2: Ski Alignment
  - 10.10.21.3: Ski Skags
    - 10.10.21.3.1: Skag Replacement
  - 10.10.21.4: Rail Slide Wear Inspection
- 10.10.22: Battery Maintenance
  - 10.10.22.1: Battery Identification
  - 10.10.22.2: Battery Removal (Electric Start Models)
  - 10.10.22.3: Battery Installation
  - 10.10.22.4: Battery Charging
  - 10.10.22.5: Battery Charge Relay Control
  - 10.10.22.6: Battery Maintenance
- 10.10.23: Transporting the Snowmobile
- 10.10.24: Summer/Long-Term Storage Guide
  - 10.10.24.1: Treating the Fuel System
  - 10.10.24.2: Fogging the Engine
  - 10.10.24.3: Drive Belt Storage
  - 10.10.24.4: Battery/Electrical System Storage
  - 10.10.24.5: Cleaning the Snowmobile
  - 10.10.24.6: Lubricate the Pivots
  - 10.10.24.7: Storing the Snowmobile
- 10.10.25: Winter Ride Preparation
Chapter 11: Specifications
- 11.11.1: 650 PRO RMK
  650 RMK Khaos
- 11.11.2: 850 PRO RMK
  850 RMK Khaos
- 11.11.3: Patriot Boost PRO RMK
  Patriot Boost RMK Khaos
- 11.11.4: Patriot 9R PRO RMK
  Patriot 9R RMK Khaos
Chapter 12: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
- 12.12.1: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- 12.12.2: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) –
  Patriot Boost
- 12.12.3: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) – Left Hand Controls
- 12.12.4: E-VES Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting
- 13.13.1: Engine Troubleshooting
- 13.13.2: Drive System Troubleshooting
- 13.13.3: Drive Belt Troubleshooting
- 13.13.4: Suspension Troubleshooting
- 13.13.5: DET Troubleshooting
Chapter 14: Warranty
- 14.14.1: Service and Warranty Information
  - 14.14.1.1: Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance
  - 14.14.1.2: Limited Warranty
  - 14.14.1.3: Registration
  - 14.14.1.4: Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
    - 14.14.1.4.1: Limitations of Warranties and Remedies
      - 14.14.1.4.1.1: Lubricants and Fluids
  - 14.14.1.5: How to Obtain Warranty Service
    - 14.14.1.5.1: In the country where your product was purchased:
    - 14.14.1.5.2: Outside the country where your product was purchased:
    - 14.14.1.5.3: If you move:
    - 14.14.1.5.4: If you purchase from a private party:
  - 14.14.1.6: Exported Products
  - 14.14.1.7: Notice
  - 14.14.1.8: U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
Chapter 15: Maintenance Log
- 15.15.1: Maintenance Log
Index